STORM-RAVAGED Britain faces more disruption as bitter Arctic weather blows in next week.

Temperatures are set to fall to -15C (5F) by Tuesday and the whole country will be at risk of snow by the end of the week.

The big freeze will last until mid-December, forecasters warned last night. After more heavy rain this weekend, adding to the flood chaos that has already claimed two lives, the snow will arrive first in northern England before spreading south.

Jonathan Powell, forecaster for Vantage Weather Services, said: “It is going to be a real shock to the ­system. What we are looking at is a proper big freeze to strike from Monday. Temperatures are going to plunge into minus double figures with the wind making it feel as cold as -15C in exposed areas.

“Everywhere will be hit by frosts and ice, with snow likely to move further south as the week progresses.”